Plot: What’s it about?
This release contains a concert, which serves as tribute to Bob Marley. This program was originally run on TNT, and this home video release contains materials not shown on that original showing, including five bonus tracks. The concert itself runs about an hour, and has most of Marley’s more popular songs covered, so fans will be pleased as punch with this one. This version is loaded with not only the full length concert, but also over an hour’s worth of unseen materials, including the five bonus tracks I mentioned, as well as a behind the scenes featurette, which clocks in at over half an hour. Add to that the active 5.1 audio mix, and this disc is a must have for lovers of the music. I recommend this release to all those who enjoy Marley’s music or this style of music in general. Below is a track listing.
1. Turn The Lights Down Low- Lauryn Hill
2. Waiting In Vain- Chrissie Hynde
3. Jammin’- Chrissie Hynde & Jimmy Cliff
4. No More Trouble- Erykah Badu
5. No Woman No Cry- Erykah Badu & Jimmy Cliff
6. Who The Cap Fit- Queen Latifah
7. War- Darius Rucker
8. Three Little Birds- Tracy Chapman
9. Rasta Man Chant- Busta Rhymes & Julian Marley
10. Kinky Reggae- Chris Robinson & Damian Marley
11. Get Up Stand Up- Ben Harper
12. Lively Up Yourself- Toots Hibbert & The Wailers
13. Trenchtown Rock- Tracy Chapman, Stephen Marley & Ziggy Marley
14. Rat Race- Eve & Stephen Marley
15. Africa Unite- Marley Family Band, The Melody Makers & The Wailers
16. Redemption Song- Lauryn Hill & Ziggy Marley
17. Could You Be Loved- The Marley Family
18. Pass It On- The Melody Makers
19. One Love- All Performers
Video: How does it look?
One Love: The Bob Marley All Star Tribute is presented the original broadcast ratio of 1.33:1, or as Einstein might say, full frame. The image looks sharper than broadcast, which is all you can expect from such a release. The colors appear bright, flesh tones natural, and the contrast is even and consistent. I didn’t notice compression errors of any kind.
Audio: How does it sound?
The audio uses a Dolby Digital 5.1 track, which has a rich and full texture, this is the best way to listen to this concert, that’s for sure. While the track some minor flaws, all in all this is a wonderful audio experience. The surrounds and bass are very active, and the vocals come through well also. There is also a stereo track included, for those using simply their television speakers, which is a nice touch.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc contains Palm previews, weblinks, Bob Marley photo montage and discography, as well as much more. There are some bonus tracks with the Marley family, which will please fans of the music for sure. There are five of these tracks, so plenty of music to be found, even in the supplements. A behind the scenes featurette, which runs over half an hour in duration, consists of interviews and rehearsal shots. Finally, during the finale song, One Love, you can choose to view the performance from five different angles, very cool.
